Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

K. S.--No work laid out--no designs drawn on the
trestle-board? What is the meaning of this?
Where is our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff?
J. G. W.--We do not know, Most Worshipful
King Solomon. He has not been seen since high
twelve yesterday.
K. S.--Not been seen since high twelve yesterday!
I fear he is indisposed. It is my orders that strict
search be made for him through the apartments of
the Temple, and due inquiry made. Let him be
found, if possible.
The brethren commence, in loud voices to inquire
of one another:
Have you seen any thing of our Grand Master
Hiram Abiff? Not since high twelve yesterday,
&c., &c.
J. G. W.--Most Worshipful King Solomon,
diligent search has been made. He cannot be
found. He has not been seen in or about the
Temple.
K. S.--I fear that some accident has befallen him.
Brother Grand Secretary (turning to the Secretary
of the Lodge), you will go out and see to calling
the several rolls of the craft, and report to me as
soon as possible.
G. Sec.--Assemble, Craftsmen! It is King
Solomon's orders that the several rolls be called,
and report made as soon as possible.
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At this command the Secretary passes out of the
Lodge, accompanied by ten or fifteen of the